Madrid Celebrates First “Bloomsday”
As all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the
Read moreAs all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the
Read moreMadrid has taken a big leap to being Capital Mundial del Deporte 2022 as well as a centre of sporting global
Read moreAfter a two-year pandemic induced haitus, ‘Flamenco Madrid’, the city’s 6th annual flamenco festival has been burning the blood for
Read moreMadrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All
Read more¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
Read moreFor the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its
Read moreMadrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending a private sale of the new collection of the beautiful jewellery designed
Read moreA journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval
Read moreThe Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
Read moreOn the 31st of March thanks to its director Nehad Sharaf, the members and friends of the Alya Society enjoyed another
Read moreMadrid´s “holy week” is set with a return to pre-pandemic in-person events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (10 to
Read moreLast Friday, March 11th, Madrid’s recently launched international club, Alya Society , celebrated International Womens Day in a fabulous and friendly
Read moreThe Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.
Read moreLegendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at
Read moreSpain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
Read moreThis time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
Read moreTo commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,
Read moreThe Madrid based Spanish-Irish Business Network is holding it´s first event of 2022 with a webinar with Leo Clancy, CEO
Read moreAs lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid.
Read moreDespite considerable opposition from employers and business associations, the left-wing coalition government of Pedro Sanchez, have succeeded in raising the
Read moreOne of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
Read moreThe first Madrid Biz Lunch of 22 will take place on Thursday 17th February 2022 at 2pm in the Library
Read moreSpanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
Read moreMadrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
Read moreAn exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
Read moreThe feared Spanish Tercios of old are back displaying their prowess with a drill of arms in the Plaza de
Read moreA new exhibition showing the horror of the Auschwitz extermination camp has opened at the Sefarad-Israel Cultural Centre in Madrid. The
Read moreMadrid band, The Self-Saboteurs, will be playing their original songs inspired by punk, post-punk, rock, and all other kinds of
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is putting on an exhibition that pays tribute to the American film director Stanley
Read moreThe Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
Read moreTo celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
Read moreSituated within walking distance of their more famous neighbours Reina Sofia and Prado, Caixa Forum Madrid has to work hard
Read moreThe opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to
Read moreMadrid has always had a vibrant bar scene – and its cocktail bars have always stood with the best from
Read moreChristmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
Read moreBoth the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
Read moreThe Madrid Players, who have been entertaining all the family for over 50 years are back for four Christmas shows
Read moreThree years after his last visit to the capital, Blues king, Van Morrison is set to return to the capital
Read moreTo mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
Read moreThe Madrid Biz Lunch is back! After a pandemic induced hiatus, Madrid´s premier business lunch for guiri entrepeneurs and professionals
Read moreDr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer, are presenting the world’s
Read moreMadrid has been named Europe’s top MICE destination for the fourth year in a row. The Spanish capital took first
Read moreThis year, as in every year for over a millennia, Madrid celebrates the feast day of her patroness the Virgin
Read moreThe Spanish tourist sector enjoyed its fourth consecutive month of year-on-year growth according to data published by the government agency
Read moreThe recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
Read moreMadrid´s Dabid Muñoz, who earlier this year won the prestigious Best Chef Award, has added another feather in his cap
Read moreThe American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first
Read moreWithin Madrid´s plethora of museums and famous landmarks, some of the more accessible can go overlooked, such is the case
Read moreMadrid´s world famous flea market, El Rastro reopens at full capacity from this Saturday 26th September. In addition the market
Read moreMadrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in
Read moreI had the pleasure of interviewing dynamic duo Enda and Maria ( Enda Kenneally and Maria Correa ) about their
Read moreQueen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
Read moreThe 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
Read moreThe National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by
Read moreNo sooner had the celebrations receeded after the recent decision to add the El Prado & Retiro areas to the
Read moreMadrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del
Read moreCritical Communications World (CCW) is TCCA’s flagship event. This year’s show will reinvigorate and reignite the industry as critical communications professionals
Read moreA summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
Read moreThe great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
Read moreIt maybe far from it´s Andalucian roots but Madrid can boast to be the capital of flamenco. An evening at
Read moreThe iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid
Read moreMore than 20,000 fans will be allowed into the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to watch Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against
Read moreThat the Spanish like to gamble is no secret – it´s Christmas El Gordo Lottery is the oldest ( dating back
Read moreThe Prado Muesum is hosting a temporary exhibition of the Biombo de la Conquista de México, one of the most
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Spain based Mentalist and Magician James Fabulous who has taken advantage of all things Zoom
Read moreThe International Newcomers Club of Madrid celebrated it´s March meeting this week at the newly and beautifully renovated Wellington Hotel
Read moreMadrid´s Complutense University is playing host to the first major international sporting event in Spain in 2021 with the Rugby
Read moreThe 2021 Copa del Rey will be held at the WiZink Centre in Madrid between the 11th and 14th February.
Read moreIf you say “Madrid” you say COCIDO MADRILEÑO! You can’t live or visit Madrid without tasting its most traditional dish:
Read moreLast week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
Read moreTo mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
Read moreThe nominations for the Spanish film industry’s coverted Goya Awards have been announced for 2021. The gala ceremony will be
Read moreAs Madrid heads towards the finishing line of 2020, health and hygene protocols remain in place for the capitals traditional
Read moreThis past Monday the International Newcomers Club of Madrid (INC) held its monthly event in the Westin Palace Hotel. This
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has launched an initiative to support the struggling hotel sector in Madrid. The campaign #MadridSinIrMasLejos has
Read moreThe Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
Read moreThe winners of the 2021 Spain & Portugal Michelin Guide Star Awards were announced last night in a gala ceremony
Read moreAlfred Gradus, the founder of the Alfredo’s Barbacoa American hamburger chain and the man credited with bringing the genre to
Read moreThe city of Madrid has won the World’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2020 Award for the second year in
Read moreMadrid’s famous flea market El Rastro Market situated in the heart of La Latina is to reopen this Sunday 22nd
Read moreLavapiés once more will be celebrating it´s popular neighbourhood celebration of wine and tapas with the 10th annual Tapapiés, the
Read moreThis week sees the start of a 2 month outdoor and educational family show at the Royal Botanical Gardens in
Read moreThe Madrid Jazz festival hits the autumnal capital as JazzMadrid sets the city swinging to the vibes and sounds of
Read moreThe 38th Madrid Autumn Festival is returning this year with the best of international theatre, dance and stage performances from
Read moreThe British Ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, who is also the Patron of the Madrid based British Benevolent Fund has
Read moreThe much awaited Estampa Contemporary Art Fair is confirmed for IFEMA next month from the 19th to 22nd November. The
Read moreMadrid’s Royal Opera House once more hosts the International Fado Festival, which brings together some of the finest performers of
Read more“Six of the Best” Free things to do in Madrid Museums, cultural centres, monuments and public parks … there is
Read moreMadrid Has A Good Selection Of ( Version Original – V.O.S) cinemas were you can watch the latest movies in
Read moreTHE FUNAMVIOLISTAS The director, Rafael Ruíz has devised a show that recovers the spirit of funambulism with The Funamviolistas. This
Read moreBars in Madrid tend to generally fall into one of two distinct camps; the ones with the unmissable glow of
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